Dear Kindred, Citizens, and Prey of Eclipse Ridge,

We are excited to announce the Second Generation Update for Eclipse Ridge’s Vampire Lore, bringing depth, clarity, and new opportunities for your storytelling within the Ridge.

This comprehensive update:

• Expands characteristics, traits, and culture, deepening the role of Eclipse Ridge’s vampire community, their bond to the land, and their social structure.
• Adds new detail and distinction with the introduction of Fanatic Donors and enhanced Thralls.
• Deepens turning and sire bond lore, fleshing out those tumultuous first years of a young vampire’s existence. 
• Updates abilities, including universal powers and selectable Prowess, balanced by Ineptitudes.
• Reaffirms vulnerabilities, ensuring risks remain real and meaningful.
• Introduces Broods, the twisted heart of Vampire society.

The Majestas: Ancient rulers upholding old laws.
“We remember the First Eclipse, and we rule in its shadow.”

The Vermillion Creed: Decadent social puppeteers.
“Let them worship the dark. We live in its luxury.”

Ecclesia Noctis: Prophetic cultists awaiting the Third Eclipse.
“The eclipse isn’t just an ill portent. It is our door.”

The Drift: Modern vampires rejecting hierarchy, surviving on their terms.
“Stay free, stay hidden, stay human enough.”

• Establishes initiation rites for each brood, tying your character’s growth to meaningful IC challenges.
• Refreshes moon effects and frenzy risks during the full moon for added tension in your roleplay.

The Gen 2 Vampire lore is live now! This is the culmination of many weeks of work by the admin team and would not have been possible without the help of our Mentors and beta readers. 

The Blood Effects Compendium, detailing the various effects of species blood on Vampires will release next week, so keep your eyes peeled for a followup announcement. For Vampire players, the team is on hand to answer any questions you may have, or brainstorm your character’s Brood, Prowess, or Ineptitude; submit a ticket via #ticket-hub, and we’ll help you as quickly as possible.

Thank you for continuing to live, shape, and contribute to the story of Eclipse Ridge! More news will follow in the near future regarding the next Gen 2 species upgrade.